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Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

A Catholic influencer said Thursday that his 5-year-old son died from a severe case of the flu.Paul Kim, who posts videos about his Catholic faith and has more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said in a video on Instagram that his son, Micah, died on New Year’s Eve after “fighting 11 long, hard days.” Previously, Kim said on Instagram that his son was hospitalized after contracting a severe case of the flu.

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after contracting flu

Complaint argues Trump administration denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discriminationThe Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.The complaint, filed Thursday on the employees’ behalf by the Human Rights Campaign, is in response to an August announcement from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that it would no longer cover “chemical and surgical modification of an individual’s sex traits through medical interventions” in health insurance programs for federal employees and US Postal Service workers.

US federal employees file complaint against ban on gender-affirming care

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

Millions facing health care cost increases as tax credits lapse

Movement is key for your overall health, and exercise may even boost longevity, meaning a longer, healthier life.While experts generally define longevity as how long you live, the term is now often coupled with the concept of health span, or how well you maintain mobility, strength, cognitive function, and resilience during your lifespan.

What Exercises Are Best for Boosting Longevity?

Trump has increased tariffs on a wide variety of products in his second term and has touted the revenues he says they are generating.President Donald Trump is delaying a tariff increase on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities amid rising concerns about affordability.Trump announced a 25% tariff on the products in September, which was set to rise to 30% on furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and vanities Jan. 1.

Trump delays tariff hikes on furniture, cabinets amid price concerns

‘We don’t need middle management,’ yell the new batch of traitors. With just one audacious tweak, the hit show promises to become even more satisfying – and full of bombshellsNew year, new killing spree. This is the third time the BBC has dropped a new season of The Traitors on or close to 1 January, enshrining a great new British tradition of easing into the new year with a month-long “psychological game of deception” – and, after a slow-burn start to the first season back in 2022, audiences have now learned to bay for fresh blood at Claudia Winkleman’s bell.

The Traitors review – ​this amazing new twist changes everything

One half of the Island Boys didn't ring in the New Year on a high note ... 'cause has learned Franky Venegas was arrested again in Florida for alleged drug related offenses and is currently behind bars.Law enforcement tells us Franky was booked into the Collier County Jail in Naples Wednesday night on one count of drug paraphernalia, posing for a fresh mug shot ... face tattoos and all.

Island Boys' Franky Venegas Arrested in Florida

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

US had accused Italian pasta companies of selling products at unfairly low pricesThe US government has slashed proposed tariffs on Italian pasta that would have almost doubled the cost of many brands for shoppers.Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs as high as 92% on Italian pasta companies, after accusing 13 producers including Barilla, La Molisana and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo of selling their products at unfairly low prices.

Italian pasta makers win reprieve from Trump tariffs

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

Victoria Jones, the daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, has been found dead at the age of 34.Jones was discovered in the early hours of New Year’s Day at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, according to TMZ, which cited law enforcement sources.

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria found dead at 34 on New Year’s Day

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

The final week of the regular season delivers a winner-take-all clash in the NFC West, while Houston surge, the Rams slide and the race for the No 1 draft pick tips toward farceGame of the weekSeattle Seahawks (13-3) v San Francisco 49ers (12-4)

NFL playoff race: Seahawks and 49ers meet with NFC’s No 1 seed at stake

Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the country have escalated and turned fatal.Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought clerical leaders to power, referred to demonstrations in recent days that followed the collapse of the currency, the rial.

Iran Regime ‘Has Reached the End of the Road’—Exiled Crown Prince

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

A 23-year-old Mexican gang queenpin known for carving out the hearts of her victims and offering them up as sacrifices to a pagan god of death has landed half a century in prison.Michelle Angelica Pineda, a k a “La Chely,” was tried in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and sentenced to 50 years behind bars Friday, the FBI said in a release.

23-year-old drug queenpin who offered up victims’ hearts to Mexican death god gets half a century behind bars

WWE Raw’s Maxxine Dupri (real name Sydney Zmrzel) and NXT and Evolve star Kam Hendrix (real name Anthony Luke) recently got married.According to PEOPLE.com, the couple were married on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.

Photos: WWE talents get married

The White House, after weeks of suggesting it would act against groups targeting Christians in Nigeria, directed U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with Nigerian authorities, to conduct strikes against Islamic State terrorists in the Sokoto State of Nigeria.The command’s initial assessment of the Christmas Day strikes near the border of Niger is that “multiple ISIS terrorists were killed in the ISIS camps.”

Opinion - Trump plants a flag in Nigeria

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, who is most likely being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday showed.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

Eggs last longer than you think. We talked to an expert about the best way to store them and how to tell if they're still fresh.Eggs are a core part of many recipes from breakfast frittatas to fresh baked cookies. However, you might be wondering if those eggs you purchased last week are still good after the best by date printed on the carton.

How Long Do Eggs Really Last in the Fridge? An Expert Explains

Unlock the latest New England Patriots news — direct to your inbox.New England Patriots legend Tom Brady might be kicking off the new year with a brand new love story.The former NFL quarterback has made headlines on the first day of 2026 after being spotted with a popular influencer on New Year’s Eve.

Patriots’ Legend Tom Brady Sparks Romance Rumors With Alix Earle After Braxton Berrios Split

January kicks off with a bit of a cosmic scheduling conflict. The year’s first major meteor shower is peaking just as a bright supermoon floods the sky, forcing stargazers to choose between volume and visibility.The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak Friday night into early Saturday morning, according to the American Meteor Society.

January’s First Meteor Shower Peaks as a Bright Supermoon Steals the Sky

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the US would intervene if authorities begin killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran.Iran must ‘get their house in order’ amid widespread protests, unrest: National security expertPanelists Rebeccah Heinrichs and Jamil Jaffer discuss widespread protests in Iran over the cost of living and America’s relations with the country on ‘Fox News Live.’

Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

A woman was found dead Thursday on a hiking trail in northern Colorado, in what authorities believe to be a rare fatal mountain lion attack.Hikers on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County spotted a mountain lion near a person lying on the ground around 12:15 p.m., according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado leaves woman dead

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

Guard Tonie Morgan hit the winning 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining to lift the No. 12-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team over No. 5 LSU, 80-78, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, on Thursday.It was the first loss for the Tigers (14-1, 0-1 SEC), who set an NCAA record earlier this season by scoring 100-plus points in eight consecutive games.